(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:
Renal Cell Cancer
This trial will evaluate whether sunitinib malate, administered on a 4/2 schedule (4 weeks on treatment, 2 weeks off treatment cycle) is any better at delaying progression of renal cell cancer than sunitinib malate given on a continuous dosing schedule. Volunteers may be included who have advanced renal cell carcinoma, clear cell histology or with a component of clear cell, and no prior therapy for advanced disease. Additional criteria may apply.
The research sites are located across the United States.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat680.html.
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Depression
This 16-week trial, including 12 clinic visits, will evaluate a new medication to treat depression. Women 18-65 may qualify who have a current depressive episode of at least three months, and have no history of other psychological or major medical conditions.
The research site is in Wheat Ridge, Colo.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat164.html.
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Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders
You may qualify for this study if you have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and your current medication is not helping. Candidates 18-65 who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may be eligible. To participate, you must be willing to switch from your current therapy to the FDA-approved study drug.
The research site is in New Britain, Conn.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat135.html.
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